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Six AI & robotics startups named as finalists for Propel-AIR
Robotics

Six AI & robotics startups named as finalists for Propel-AIR

Six Australian AI and robotics startups are finalists for Propel-AIR, vying for advanced support and a residency at MassRobotics in Boston.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025

Global Stories

Industry 4.0 stories

Airbus deploys private 5G networks to boost digital factories
Digital Transformation

Airbus deploys private 5G networks to boost digital factories

Airbus is enhancing its factories with private 5G networks by Ericsson, boosting automation, asset tracking and efficiency across global production sites.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Future made in Australia: Reimagining manufacturing as a catalyst for national prosperity
Robotics

Future made in Australia: Reimagining manufacturing as a catalyst for national prosperity

Australia's manufacturing sector, employing 930,000 people and worth AUD $137bn, is evolving to drive innovation, resilience and national prosperity.

By Paul Whiffin • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Manufacturers embrace AI & tech to overcome supply chain pressures
Digital Transformation

Manufacturers embrace AI & tech to overcome supply chain pressures

Manufacturers face supply chain pressures and skills shortages but embrace AI and digital tech to boost efficiency and resilience globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Industrial AI in manufacturing to hit USD $153.9 billion by 2030
Supply Chain

Industrial AI in manufacturing to hit USD $153.9 billion by 2030

The industrial AI market is set to soar to USD $153.9 billion by 2030, as manufacturers ramp up investments and CEO-level strategies drive adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
DXC forges AI collaborations to drive innovation in mobility sector
Robotics

DXC forges AI collaborations to drive innovation in mobility sector

DXC Technology has teamed up with three AI startups to enhance automotive and manufacturing innovation through advanced AI, aiming for real-world industry impact.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Industrial AI adoption surges but skills & trust gaps remain
Digital Transformation

Industrial AI adoption surges but skills & trust gaps remain

Industrial AI use will nearly double from 32% to 59% in a year, despite 53% of firms lacking clear strategies and 99% needing workforce reskilling.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
IFS acquires 7bridges to boost AI-powered supply chain tools
Data Analytics

IFS acquires 7bridges to boost AI-powered supply chain tools

IFS has acquired London-based 7bridges, enhancing its AI-driven supply chain tools to cut costs and boost logistics efficiency across industry sectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Kobelco boosts supply chain resilience with Blue Yonder tech
Digital Transformation

Kobelco boosts supply chain resilience with Blue Yonder tech

Kobelco Construction Machinery uses Blue Yonder's digital planning to strengthen global supply chain resilience and optimise production and sales amid market shifts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
The key levers of an enterprise's growth - AI focus, innovative culture, and strategic partners
Digital Transformation

The key levers of an enterprise's growth - AI focus, innovative culture, and strategic partners

Enterprises drive growth by aligning AI advancements with innovative cultures and strategic partnerships, unlocking real outcomes and long-term success.

By Andrew Borthwick • 7 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Siemens updates NX platforms with AI copilot & mixed reality tools
Unified Communications

Siemens updates NX platforms with AI copilot & mixed reality tools

Siemens updates NX platforms with AI copilot and mixed reality tools, enhancing design, simulation, and collaboration in product engineering software.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Discovery Consulting names Shobhit Garg as National Supply Lead
Digital Transformation

Discovery Consulting names Shobhit Garg as National Supply Lead

Discovery Consulting appoints Shobhit Garg as National Supply Chain Lead to boost digital ERP adoption among Australian manufacturers and asset-heavy industries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Industry 4.0 stories

UK manufacturing must bridge skills gap to unlock GBP £6 billion
Robotics

UK manufacturing must bridge skills gap to unlock GBP £6 billion

UK manufacturing faces a GBP £6 billion output loss annually due to skills gaps; experts urge bridging workforce shortages and boosting diversity with AI and robotics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Aerospace manufacturers embrace AI for future supply chain gains
Robotics

Aerospace manufacturers embrace AI for future supply chain gains

Most aerospace manufacturers plan to adopt AI in supply chains, expecting it to revolutionise aircraft production by 2035 amid cautious digital uptake.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Wild Tech to lead digital overhaul for Harrisons with AI focus
Digital Transformation

Wild Tech to lead digital overhaul for Harrisons with AI focus

Wild Tech partners with Harrisons Peninsular to spearhead a multi-phase digital overhaul using Microsoft Dynamics 365 and AI to boost efficiency in Malaysia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
A*STAR & Siemens partner to advance smart manufacturing in ASEAN
Manufacturing

A*STAR & Siemens partner to advance smart manufacturing in ASEAN

A*STAR and Siemens have teamed up to boost smart, sustainable manufacturing in Singapore and ASEAN with cutting-edge AI and automation technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Tariffs, recession fears & agentic AI dominate US CEO calls
Data Analytics

Tariffs, recession fears & agentic AI dominate US CEO calls

In Q2 2025, US CEOs focused on tariffs, recession fears and rising interest in agentic AI during earnings calls, while attention to sustainability waned.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025